{"id":9042,"date":"2024-10-09T22:15:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T19:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9042"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:55:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:55:25","slug":"oncomarkers-of-the-gastrointestinal-tract-that-reveal-the-risk-of-cancer-early-after-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/oncomarkers-of-the-gastrointestinal-tract-that-reveal-the-risk-of-cancer-early-after-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastrointestinal tumor markers: how to detect cancer risks before symptoms appear"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What are tumor markers and what role do they play in diagnosis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tumor markers<\/a> \u2014 are specific proteins, glycoproteins or enzymes that are produced by tumor cells or the body in response to a malignant formation. They can be present in the blood, urine, pleural or abdominal fluid and signal the possible presence of an oncological process. In particular, gastrointestinal (GI) tumor markers help doctors detect pathologies of the stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas at preclinical stages.<\/p>\n

These tests are not completely specific\u2014tumor marker levels can also be elevated in benign conditions. However, they are indispensable for:<\/p>\n